Xtra Pair of Hands DC
About us
We are a staffing and catering service when you need a xtra pair of hands so you can entertain and enjoy your guest. We also assist with event planning when you just don't know where and how to get started. Our niche is smaller events, 2-200 guest. Our company has a staff of 16 employees and over 400 clients who use our services.
Business highlights
24 years of experience
Services we offer
We offer bartenders, servers and catering for your entertainment needs and will also assist with the planning and shopping for your event., waitstaff
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
5.071 Reviews
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Richard G.
Mar 2025
Donna, Thank you so much for your service. Steve was the consummate professional. I turned things over to him and never looked back. And when I finally went into the kitchen at the end of the party, all the food had been pulled and put away. All the dishes and cutlery had been washed. I would definitely recommend Steve and your service if asked and will definitely reach out for my next party. Many thanks again. Rich G.
Linda T.
Jun 2024
Sandra and Adrian were the perfect xtra pair of hands needed for my son’s event! They knew exactly what needed to be done to make our graduation open house special. Good value and well worth the money for peace of mind while hosting event at my home.
Jeff G.
May 2024
We had a party last weekend and Xtra Pair of Hands DC was outstanding! The team was so helpful, kind and on top of everything. They were also so nice to all of the guests. We have worked with this team on three separate occasions and look forward to working with them for many more. They are the best!!
Kristina W.
Aug 2023
Highly recommend this company. I hired them for a party last weekend and the server and bartender were extremely professional and proactive so that they were able to handle everything and I could enjoy the party. It was great and I’ll look to hire them again in the future. Thank you!
Kirra J.
Aug 2023
Donna was fantastic! She was on time, patient, helpful, and kind. She helped me put the finishing touches on prep and then took care of everything so that I could enjoy my party.
Carole S.
Sep 2022
This company is always fantastic! Steve was a huge help with serving, setting up, and clean up. I will continue to use their services.
Maureen N.
Sep 2021
Xtra Pair of Hands is EXCEPTIONAL! We have used their services for years and will continue to do so. Their staff are consistently professional, helpful, punctual, easy to work with... I can't say enough about this company. A true gem. With a clear conscious, I would recommend them in a heart beat.
Margaret F.
Dec 2020
In the 9 years that I personally worked with Donna at our monthly piano salon parties, Donna was amazing. She is wonderful. I miss her since I’ve left town. Donna was warm and friendly and I enjoyed getting to know her. Everything was always done in the best possible way.
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"Thank you so much for the kind words, [Member Name Removed]. We wish you safe helpful and good luck in your new location."
Melissa K.
Sep 2020
We have used Xtra Pair of hands for many years to help with dinner parties and celebrations large and small. Donna Morris is amazing! She is professional but warm and friendly. She is usually at our events herself but when she is unavailable her team is terrific. Highly recommend!!!!
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"Our clients are always so appreciative of our service and we learn a lot from them like family presentation and menus. The menus from their dinner parties are so wonderful they should be collected and put in a book for all to read."
Lois K.
Jan 2020
She was the best! From the first moment she was working with a sense of urgency. And that's not to say that she was charging around pushing anyone out of the way. She just made everything happen so smoothly. I'll be recommending her and this company at every opportunity. I can hardly imagine throwing a like that without her going forward. She was a consummate professional and that gave us great confidence. It was a first rate experience all round.
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"You are the best [Member Name Removed] and we thank you for the kind words!!!"
Brenna M.
Jan 2020
It was great. I have used X-tra pair Hands for a number of parties, large and small and the staff is always on time and very professional.
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"[Member Name Removed]and her family have been a client for many years and we loved working with her. Take Care!"
Fabienne C.
Jan 2020
Wonderfully! How I threw a party before in my home without Donna’s extra set of hands is beyond me. My husband and I enjoyed ourselves immensely without having to worry about the food, drinks, ice, garbage etc... and donna’s professionalism with our guests and in our home was perfect.
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"It's always a pleasure to hear those famous words from our clients, "How they ever entertained without our service" It was our pleasure to work with [Member Name Removed] and her family! Thanks for the kind words!"
Kirsten S.
Dec 2019
Great! Having Abena from an Xtra Pair of Hands there to help truly made our annual holiday party better than ever. My co-host and I always feel like we spend most of the party clearing plates and refilling dishes and not nearly enough time talking to our guests. Abena helped us set up for the party, cleaned dishes as needed, and kept clearing plates and filling or clearing empty dishes. We have said for years that we wanted to hire someone to help us with this party and we're so glad we did! With Abena there, we could really enjoy our guests! We could finish conversations! She was a great help and also a lovely person to have around.
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"We are so happy to hear [Member Name Removed]'s review. I remember telling her that she will be so happy to finally getting to enjoy her annual party. Another happy client!"
Cathy F.
Nov 2019
Fantastic! I totally relaxed for the first time on Thanksgiving despite 31 guests (and I did all the cooking)
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"We totally take pride in delivering our services on holidays like Thanksgiving. We thank you, [Member Name Removed], for the kind words!"
Jeff W.
Sep 2019
Every event we have used Xtra Pair of Hands has been great.
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"[Member Name Removed] always has fun parties and guest who are so appreciative of our service. He is very organized which is a pleasure and we always get a few extra clients from his parties. Thanks [Member Name Removed]!"
Becky R.
May 2019
Exceptionally well. She set up for my party, anticipated every guest's need, keep the buffet table well-stocked, clean and beautiful. She was so professional. I have seen or experienced service so good. A+ on everything. Truly remarkable.
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"Working with [Member Name Removed] was just as much a pleasure for us. We are lucky to have our clients"
Maxine T.
Feb 2019
Xtra Pair of Hands staff are true professionals who worked seamlessly and tirelessly throughout the party. They all have a fantastic "can do" attitudes and are a pleasure to work with. It got kind of crazy and loud and crowded, but they all calmly just did what needed to be done, anticipating my needs better than I could have. I found not one used napkin or cup anywhere the next morning! ;)
Stephanie H.
Feb 2019
The assistant sent to help me was fabulous. When she arrived, she quickly became acclimated to her surroundings and jumped right in. She helped to greet guests, pass food, kept food refilled and cleaned up. The morning after the party, I looked around my house and everything was clean and put away. I am extremely pleased with the assistance and will use this company in a heartbeat if I need help again.
Julie K.
Jan 2019
It went great. They helped with ordering supplies up front and organized for the servers. Everyone arrived on time and did a great job. We got to enjoy our party and things got served and cleared away etc without our intervention. At the end, the house was spotless, all the leftover food was put away and everything cleaned up. We will definitely use them again.
Christina K.
Dec 2018
Xtra Pair of Hands assisted with our Holiday Open House party and enabled me to mingle with our guest and enjoy the day. Would definitely recommend and will be using again.
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"We love working with [Member Name Removed]. Like many of our clients once the client is comfortable with the service they are able to enjoy themselves. Thanks for the kind words [Member Name Removed]!"
Nancy M.
Dec 2018
They are great.
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"[Member Name Removed] is one of our repeat clients who we look forward to working with and appreciate the kind words she spreads about our services. It's clients like [Member Name Removed] that we not only provide an Xtra Pair of Hands, but we learn from to help us be better at the service we provide."
Catherine P.
Nov 2018
Outstanding, professional help. She knew, better than I, what needed to be done and performed the tasks with charm and efficiency.
Lori M.
Oct 2018
Deanne and Sandra did an amazing job replenishing drinks and food and keeping things tidy throughout the evening. They were incredibly helpful cleaning and packing up all the leftover food, wine, beer, etc. I've used Donna and her team many times in the past and recommend them all the time. They are the best!
Ed W.
Oct 2018
Both the bartender and food server were great. I had them come an hour before the party to get set up. The food server completely took over heating food that was prepared, arranged it on platters, and brought it into the party at regular intervals. I didn't have to worry about a thing. They also kept up with cleaning up, so at the end of the party, there was very little to do. I paid $30 an hour per person, and tipped them additionally at the end of the evening.
Nicole M.
Aug 2017
These ladies were indispensable and worth every penny. I worked with Donna, the owner to schedule two servers to help me with my house party of 65+ guests. Donna was great, extremely responsive, flexible and professional. Abena, took charge and made sure everything was running smoothly, and Eunice was great also. I ended up extending them for an extra hour because my guests came early and stayed late. They watched the grill, set up the buffet, served food, replenished signature drinks and supplies, emptied trash, kept things neat and tidy and most importantly, allowed me to actually enjoy my party. It was worth every penny and I highly recommend this service for anyone who needs an extra pair of hands!
Response from Xtra Pair of Hands DC
"Success is a team effort!! We like to think of the process as 'show and tell'. The client will tell us what they want and we show them they are in good hands, so enjoy your event. The first contact with the client is part of helping the client feel comfortable even if it's over the phone. Thanks for your appreciation [Member Name Removed]!"
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FAQ
Xtra Pair of Hands DC is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Xtra Pair of Hands DC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, Xtra Pair of Hands DC does not offer free project estimates.
No, Xtra Pair of Hands DC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Xtra Pair of Hands DC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Xtra Pair of Hands DC does not offer emergency services.
No, Xtra Pair of Hands DC does not offer warranties.